Hantavirus outbreak: Scientists ran out of funds while developing a vaccine, report says

A Hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius cruise ship has tragically claimed three lives this year, with 11 cases reported. While infections are rare, this outbreak highlights the urgent need for a vaccine, with research stalled by funding issues. International efforts are underway to manage the current situation, focusing on containment and monitoring.

By TOI WORLD DESK

Hantavirus Scientists Were Close To Vaccine But Ran Out of Money

The antibodies developed in the immunovirology lab at the Universidad de Concepcion, about 300 miles south of the capital Santiago, had seemingly neutralized the germ.